{"id":23976,"date":"2024-10-31T12:33:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T12:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/digilearn\/?p=23976"},"modified":"2024-10-31T12:33:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T12:33:26","slug":"scotlands-digital-science-festival-1st-to-8th-november-powered-by-techfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/digilearn\/2024\/10\/31\/scotlands-digital-science-festival-1st-to-8th-november-powered-by-techfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Scotlands Digital Science Festival 1st to 8th November – Powered by Techfest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As part of Scotland’s Digital Science Festival, powered by TechFest, a number of online sessions are taking place that your Secondary School students won’t want to miss!<\/p>\n

These dynamic events are packed with fascinating content and practical insights that are sure to inspire and engage your pupils!<\/p>\n

Friday 1st November, 18:30 via zoom:<\/h3>\n

An Eye Below Zero, a Long Term Look at the Poles\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

45 years of polar experience have given Doug Allan a unique perspective on both the Arctic and Antarctic. He\u2019ll be telling exciting and inspiring stories about the winter he spent with Emperor penguins, and his face to face encounters with polar bears. But Doug has also witnessed how the warming of the poles is affecting the animals. He\u2019ll explore the innovative and imaginative steps and solutions that we can adopt to take on the challenge. We can still turn the tide.<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i> Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Saturday, 2 November, 19:00<\/span> via zoom:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Campaigning for Change: Banning Disposable Vapes\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Can grassroots activism really create meaningful change? Absolutely! Join Laura Young who proved this theory true. Laura is the founder of the campaign to ban disposable vapes, which has prompted legislative change across the UK. She will share her campaign journey, top tips & key takeaways at this online talk!<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i> Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday, 3 November, 19:00<\/span> via zoom:<\/b><\/h3>\n

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids<\/b><\/p>\n

AI makes many promises about making life easier. Companies are selling AI to read your emails and then write your responses. But at a time when all of the world’s knowledge is free in your pocket, your value is your unique voice. From augmented intelligence to neuroprosthetics, Dr. Ming will explore how we can use AI not to make life easier but to make ourselves better.<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i> Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wednesday, 6 November, 19:00<\/span> via zoom:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Straight A\u2019s Brain<\/b><\/p>\n

What if your child could remember superhuman\u00a0amounts of information and never forget what they studied for exams? Can they boost focus and concentration while taking care of their brain? Join Dr. T<\/a>, Aberdeen’s TV psychiatrist, for an exciting online workshop where they’ll unlock powerful memory techniques, brain health tips, and study hacks for kids and teens (ages 8-16). Parents can join too, learning top tips to help their kids ace school and study smarter than ever before!<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i> Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thursday, 7 November, 11:00<\/span> via teams:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Pok\u00e9maths: The Maths of Pok\u00e9mon<\/b><\/p>\n

Delivered by fantastic Dr Tom Crawford aka Tom Rocks Maths<\/a>, the Pok\u00e9maths: The Maths of Pok\u00e9mon session will investigate how many Pikachu\u2019s it takes to power a lightbulb. How much a Charizard eats? And why the world of Pok\u00e9mon seems to ignore the basic laws of physics! Dr Tom Crawford\u00a0looks at the maths one of the world\u2019s favourite video games.<\/i><\/p>\n

<\/i> Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n

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